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Education is not Preparation for Life. Education is Life Itself.
John Dewey (American Philosopher and Educational Reformer)
OUR VISION & MISSION
To empower disadvantaged children in underserved communities through transformative STEM education, enabling them to learn for life and embrace a learning for life education.
OUR APPROACH
We bridge educational inequity by equipping less-privileged children in underserved and under-resourced communities with STEM skills that open pathways to job opportunities, helping them to learn for life.
We partner with trusted local volunteer organizations in these communities that share our mission, values, and deep commitment to learning for life education. Each partner is carefully vetted and operates with zero salaries or fundraising overhead, ensuring that 100% of every donation directly supports educational programs.
Our holistic education model goes beyond academics to nurture character, confidence, and communication skills, empowering students to learn life skills that enable them to become thoughtful leaders who uplift and inspire their communities, embracing the essence of the learn of life philosophy.
St. Joseph's School, Pandithahalli
St. Joseph's School, Pandithahalli inaugration - 2025
“To stand tall in life, you must dream big and stay grounded in character.” - Fr. Norwin
EDUCATION MATTERS SERIES
Education Matters Series - May 10th, 2025 Ansei Student Hostel, Chingjaroi
Education Matters Series - Oct 20th, 2024 Peace through Education in Northeast India with Colonel Christopher Rego (Highlights)
Governor of Karnataka inaugurates STEM Education Center
Thomas Thekkethala, Founder of Learn for Life Foundation and the Loyola Technology Center Inauguration Address
Karnataka Governor Gehlot inaugurates the Loyola Technology Center at St. Joseph's Boys High School, Bangalore, India
Manipur is "ON FIRE"
Everyone’s talking about it. The REAL question is what are we going to learn for life? How can we engage in learning for life education to truly understand and embrace the lessons we learn of life?
TEDx Talk: Education Model for Rural Schools
Everyone’s talking about it. The REAL question is what are we going to learn for life? How can we engage in learning for life education to truly understand and embrace the lessons we learn of life?
Snehagram: A village of Love
Everyone’s talking about it. The REAL question is what are we going to learn for life? How can we engage in learning for life education to truly understand and embrace the lessons we learn of life?
Become a Volunteer
Everyone’s talking about it. The REAL question is what are we going to learn for life? How can we engage in learning for life education to truly understand and embrace the lessons we learn of life?
TESTIMONIALS
Babu Seenappa, Alumnus and Teacher at Snehagram, Tamil Nadu, India
Gowri Achanta Mentor, Loyola Technology Center for STEM Education, Karnataka, India
Gowri Achanta Mentor, Loyola Technology Center for STEM Education, Karnataka, India
The Learn for Life Centre taught me not only academic lessons but also essential life skills and values that helped me grow as a person. Its motto, “Learn for Life,” truly reflects how learning for life education here goes beyond textbooks to prepare us for a meaningful and well-rounded life. I’m deeply grateful to the Learn for Life Foundation, Snehagram, and all the volunteers whose support and guidance helped me learn the lessons of life that changed my life.
Gowri Achanta Mentor, Loyola Technology Center for STEM Education, Karnataka, India
Gowri Achanta Mentor, Loyola Technology Center for STEM Education, Karnataka, India
Gowri Achanta Mentor, Loyola Technology Center for STEM Education, Karnataka, India
Having been associated with the LTC for STEM Education since its inception, I have witnessed its remarkable growth. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Thomas Thekkethala of the Learn for Life Foundation for starting this center and dedicating himself to making it a reality. Interacting with the incredibly energetic and brilliant Asha Sundararajan of the Joy Thomas Foundation, who provides guidance to our passionate teachers, Stephen Nebu and Harshita Raju, on a weekly basis has been truly insightful, reinforcing our commitment to learning for life education.
Col. Christopher Rego (Retd), Founder, Sunbird Trust, North East India
Gowri Achanta Mentor, Loyola Technology Center for STEM Education, Karnataka, India
Col. Christopher Rego (Retd), Founder, Sunbird Trust, North East India
We are excited about our partnership with the Learn for Life Foundation. Thomas and I were high school classmates, and now we are focused on learning for life education initiatives that support the education of lesser resourced children, especially from India’s North East states, as we believe in the importance of helping them learn life skills.
Learn for Life Foundation is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. LFL is a New Jersey registered non-profit (Registration#: CH3558800) and a United States registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. EIN/Tax ID: 45-5070897 DLN:17053319302022
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